Talent Acquisition Specialist (1 year, temporary)

Canada’s Drug Agency is a pan-Canadian health organization. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Ottawa, with a satellite office in Toronto. Created and funded by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments, we drive better coordination, alignment, and public value within Canada’s drug and health technology landscape. We provide Canada’s health system leaders with independent evidence and advice so they can make informed drug, health technology, and health system decisions, and we collaborate with national and international partners to enhance our collective impact.

We are proud to be a 2025 National Capital Region Top Employer. Canada's Drug Agency was named one of the National Capital Region's top employers for the second year in a row. This recognition celebrates our dedication to fostering a work environment that nurtures growth; innovation; and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). It reaffirms our ongoing efforts to create an outstanding workplace where our employees thrive and feel valued.

Most of our employees participate in a hybrid workspace arrangement that allows for flexibility and enhanced work-life balance. We believe in the positive impact of in-person collaboration and the importance of team building. Added consideration is given to qualified candidates who live near our offices and can participate in a hybrid arrangement. Those applying must be located in Ontario, except in rare circumstances where the employment position is remote.

Primary Focus
The Talent Acquisition Specialist works as part of the Talent Acquisition team to ensure Canada’s Drug Agency has the right people in the right place at the right time. They will build proactive pipelines and recruitment approaches with a lens on talent needs and market trends. This work will be important in enhancing our employer brand and promoting an exceptional candidate experience.

What do the daily responsibilities look like?

On any given day, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will:

deliver full-cycle recruitment processes, leveraging their experience to build strategies that address both short-term and long-term hiring needs
build and maintain ongoing talent pipelines and impactful networks through social media platforms, diversity and inclusion partners, professional associations, and educational institutions
coach hiring managers on effective interviewing and candidate assessment skills
negotiate compensation packages with candidates and collaborate with the People and Culture team on onboarding
support our inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives and embed this philosophy and its values into talent acquisition programs
track and report on the progress of assigned requisitions
collaborate on other People and Culture projects.

Is this the right role for you?

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will likely have:

a postsecondary education in human resources or a related field
a minimum of 3 years of experience leading the full recruitment life cycle, with an ability to build talent pipelines of top talent and hard-to-fill roles
experience working in a fast-paced environment with proven attention to detail
experience using a broad range of candidate assessment techniques
strong candidate sourcing and social media skills
the ability to build and foster trusting relationships, internally and externally
the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels
the ability to be an innovative team player and out-of-the-box thinker
exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.

What will set you apart?

The following are considered asset qualifications:

experience with the Dayforce recruitment module
fluency in French.

What’s in it for you?

At Canada’s Drug Agency, you will find:

a team-focused, supportive, and inclusive work environment
a competitive compensation package, including participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) — 1 of Canada’s largest and most successful defined benefit pension plans
a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including health, dental, life, and travel insurance; a health spending account; and an employee assistance program
paid time off (including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation leave as well as sick leave and life leave, a December holiday closure, and other leave options)
opportunities to work with and learn from highly specialized professionals
personal growth through professional development opportunities, corporate training, and support for continuing education
a friendly culture that supports community engagement
the opportunity to make a difference for people living in Canada and effect positive change.

To apply for this position, visit the Careers section of our website. Your résumé must clearly identify how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role. Applications for this opportunity may be used for future staffing vacancies. We thank you for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please visit our website regularly for new opportunities.